Community briefs: July 19

Published: Friday, July 19, 2013 at 7:22 a.m.

Last Modified: Friday, July 19, 2013 at 7:22 a.m.

On Monday, the American Cancer Society will hold its Look Good ... Feel Better program from 10 a.m. to noon at Pardee Health Education Center at Blue Ridge Mall for residents in Hendersonville.

Guided by volunteer, licensed beauty professionals, female cancer patients who participate in this class will learn how to use makeup and skin care techniques to overcome the appearance-related effects of cancer treatment. To register, call 1-866-790-9355.

Shriners auction Saturday to benefit hospitals for children

The Hendersonville Shrine Club’s annual auction will be held at 8 a.m. Saturday at North Henderson High to support the Shriners Hospitals for Children.

Scott Treadway, actor and photographer, is offering to join the highest bidder for lunch at El Paso Mexican Restaurant at a mutually convenient time. Other items include golf packages, gift certifi cates from local businesses and new items including paintings, prints, exquisite jewelry, custom pens, sports memorabilia and furniture.

Several used cars in good shape, including a pickup truck, a small trailer and a couple of barbecues, will be auctioned off outside.

Auctioneer Richard Hatch will begin the bidding promptly at 10 a.m., allowing two hours for registration and viewing the items. All proceeds will benefit the Shriners Hospitals for children, where more than 500 children from Henderson, Polk and Transylvania counties are being treated for orthopedic and/or burn conditions.

Shriners also will sell tickets for a drawing to be held at the completion of the auction. The drawing will be for three gift certificates good for use at any Sams Club or Wal-Mart in the United States. First place, $1,000; second place, $500; and third place, $250. Tickets are $5 each or five tickets for $20. You do not need to be present to win.

<p>Cancer patients can Look Good ... Feel Better Monday</p><p>On Monday, the American Cancer Society will hold its Look Good ... Feel Better program from 10 a.m. to noon at Pardee Health Education Center at Blue Ridge Mall for residents in Hendersonville.</p><p>Guided by volunteer, licensed beauty professionals, female cancer patients who participate in this class will learn how to use makeup and skin care techniques to overcome the appearance-related effects of cancer treatment. To register, call 1-866-790-9355.</p><p>Shriners auction Saturday to benefit hospitals for children</p><p>The Hendersonville Shrine Club's annual auction will be held at 8 a.m. Saturday at North Henderson High to support the Shriners Hospitals for Children.</p><p>Scott Treadway, actor and photographer, is offering to join the highest bidder for lunch at El Paso Mexican Restaurant at a mutually convenient time. Other items include golf packages, gift certifi cates from local businesses and new items including paintings, prints, exquisite jewelry, custom pens, sports memorabilia and furniture.</p><p>Several used cars in good shape, including a pickup truck, a small trailer and a couple of barbecues, will be auctioned off outside.</p><p>Auctioneer Richard Hatch will begin the bidding promptly at 10 a.m., allowing two hours for registration and viewing the items. All proceeds will benefit the Shriners Hospitals for children, where more than 500 children from Henderson, Polk and Transylvania counties are being treated for orthopedic and/or burn conditions.</p><p>Shriners also will sell tickets for a drawing to be held at the completion of the auction. The drawing will be for three gift certificates good for use at any Sams Club or Wal-Mart in the United States. First place, $1,000; second place, $500; and third place, $250. Tickets are $5 each or five tickets for $20. You do not need to be present to win.</p><p>Call 828-489-7712 for more information.</p>